Wiring the humidistat and thermostat in parallel should theoretically work,
but.............

most humdistats are designed to *********close********* their contacts when
the humidity falls below a specific set-point (so as to energize a
humidifier) and therefore, will *******do the opposite******* of what the
original poster intended******* if wired in parallel as recommended.

What is actually needed is a humidistat which closes it contacts when the
humidity level *****rises***** above a specific set-point,. thereby
energizing the air conditioning when there is too much humidity.

Using a conventional humidistat as the prior reply indicates will ***NOT
WORK*** as claimed, and, in fact, will turn on the a/c and keep it on as the
air gets drier.......


Smarty



"udarrell" wrote in message
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1D10T wrote:

I read that if you set the T-stat to 70º and the H-stat to what you
*perceive* to be a comfort level, the AC only runs to achieve the relative
humidity set on the H-stat. It went on to say that it helps to keep the
unit
from cycling as often as it normally would, thereby saving electricity and
still be comfortable. The THI here for a week has been 110 - 115, and it
just got me to wondering. As inexpensive as the H-stats are I thought it
would be worth a try - or at least the time it takes to do all this
typing.
:-)
Opinions appreciated!
TIA
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Easy's gettin' harder everyday
The two controls are wired in parallel (Not in series) therefore, if
either the Temperature or the Humidity set points are Not met, the AC
contactor will stay energized & the AC unit will stay running. Especially
if the system is somewhat oversized, it is a good way to go. - udarrell

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